The NFL Belt
Miami Dolphins
13Reigns
934Days held
14Defenses
1972First reign
Every reign
- 13th reign · Miami DolphinsBeat San Diego Chargers 23–21 · lost to Pittsburgh SteelersDec 11, 2005 – Sep 7, 2006270 days · 3 def.
- 12th reign · Miami DolphinsBeat Carolina Panthers 27–24 · lost to Buffalo BillsSep 25, 2005 – Oct 9, 200514 days · 0 def.
- 11th reign · Miami DolphinsBeat Oakland Raiders 23–17 · lost to Minnesota VikingsDec 15, 2002 – Dec 21, 20026 days · 0 def.
- 10th reign · Miami DolphinsBeat Denver Broncos 24–22 · lost to Buffalo BillsOct 13, 2002 – Oct 20, 20027 days · 0 def.
- 9th reign · Miami DolphinsBeat Detroit Lions 27–20 · lost to San Diego ChargersDec 25, 1994 – Jan 8, 199514 days · 1 def.
- 8th reign · Miami DolphinsBeat Los Angeles Raiders 20–17 · lost to Chicago BearsOct 16, 1994 – Nov 13, 199428 days · 2 def.
- 7th reign · Miami DolphinsBeat Chicago Bears 16–13 · lost to San Diego ChargersNov 24, 1991 – Dec 15, 199121 days · 2 def.
- 6th reign · Miami DolphinsBeat New England Patriots 30–27 · lost to New England PatriotsDec 16, 1985 – Jan 12, 198627 days · 2 def.
- 5th reign · Miami DolphinsBeat Kansas City Chiefs 31–0 · lost to New York JetsSep 22, 1985 – Oct 14, 198522 days · 2 def.
- 4th reign · Miami DolphinsBeat New York Jets 14–0 · lost to Washington RedskinsJan 23, 1983 – Jan 30, 19837 days · 0 def.
- 3rd reign · Miami DolphinsBeat Buffalo Bills 31–21 · lost to Baltimore ColtsDec 7, 1975 – Dec 14, 19757 days · 0 def.
- 2nd reign · Miami DolphinsBeat Minnesota Vikings 24–7 · lost to New England PatriotsJan 13, 1974 – Sep 15, 1974245 days · 0 def.
- 1st reign · Miami DolphinsBeat Pittsburgh Steelers 21–17 · lost to Oakland RaidersDec 31, 1972 – Sep 23, 1973266 days · 2 def.
2,835Longest wait between reigns, days (1995–2002)
947Average wait, days
7,371Days since the last reign ended (2006)
5–1Best belt season (2005)
Belt record by opponent
Seasons with the belt
Most belt games for the franchise
| Player | Games | Wins | YDS | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jason Taylor | 18 | 7 | 0 |
| 2 | Zach Thomas | 17 | 7 | 0 |
| 3 | Chris Chambers | 15 | 7 | 1,032 |
| 4 | Olindo Mare | 15 | 7 | 0 |
| 5 | Randy McMichael | 13 | 7 | 468 |
| 6 | Sam Madison | 12 | 7 | 0 |
| 7 | Ricky Williams | 10 | 6 | 949 |
| 8 | Marty Booker | 9 | 5 | 582 |
| 9 | Travis Minor | 9 | 2 | 86 |
| 10 | Brock Marion | 9 | 2 | 0 |